Is メガサーナイトex worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 メガサーナイトex brings $25.55 versus $0.31 raw — a $25.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.31
- PSA 10
- $25.55
- PSA 9
- $13.50
- Gem premium
- 82×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $25.55 | +$0.24 | −$24.76 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | −$11.81 | −$36.81 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $16.51 | −$33.80 |
| 50% | $19.52 | −$30.79 |
| 75% | $22.54 | −$27.77 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $74.97 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $25.55 | −$49.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $14.27 | −$60.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $25.55 | $14.27 | $74.97 |
| 9.5 | — | $8.50 | — |
| 9 | $13.50 | $1.46 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $0.99 | — |
| 8 | — | $3.25 | — |
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Grading メガサーナイトex — FAQ
Is メガサーナイトex worth grading?
A PSA 10 メガサーナイトex brings $25.55 versus $0.31 raw — a $25.24 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 メガサーナイトex worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 メガサーナイトex (MEGAドリームex 071/193) sells for about $25.55 versus $0.31 for a raw near-mint copy — a 82× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for メガサーナイトex?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $74.97, ahead of PSA 10 at $25.55. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does メガサーナイトex need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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